Alice
Alice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæl.ɪs/
Meaning and origin of Alice
Root meaning: “noble”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages popular in England since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From Middle English Alice, from Old French Alys, Alice, from Old High German Adalheid, proposed to derive from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (“noble”) + *haiduz (“character”). Doublet of Adelaide.
How popular is Alice?
Since 1880, 588,147 girls and 1,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Alice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1897. In 2025 it ranked #65 for girls, with 3,547 babies given the name.
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Alice FAQ
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice traces back to a root meaning "noble". A female given name from the Germanic languages popular in England since the Middle Ages. From Middle English Alice, from Old French Alys, Alice, from Old High German Adalheid, proposed to derive from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (“noble”) + *haiduz (“character”). Doublet of Adelaide.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Alice is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Alice?
Since 1880, 588,147 girls and 1,959 boys in the U.S. have been named Alice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #474 in 1897. In 2025 it ranked #65 for girls, with 3,547 babies given the name.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 588,147 girls and 1,959 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.